In Layman's Terms
CBS Nashville sports anchor and Belmont play-by-play voice Steve Layman chats with guests from across the sporting landscape. Inspired by long-form interview styles of legendary broadcasters Roy Firestone, Bob Costas and Tom Snyder, the In Layman's Terms podcast will be fun and disarming, showing a different side of public figures and newsmakers.
Episodes
Steve Layman visits with Belmont softball head coach Laura Matthews. The pair discuss Belmont's highly-successful regular season, which included marquee victories over Arizona State, Purdue and Maryland (x2). Matthews shares about how she managed expectations, approached scheduling, and navigated adversity, in large part due to leadership from her Bruin upperclassmen. Matthews provides revealing thoughts about the transformatio...
Steve Layman visits with Delta Dental of Tennessee Senior Vice President, Brand Experience Missy Acosta to celebrate the longstanding partnership between Belmont Athletics and Delta Dental of Tennessee. Layman and Acosta discuss the importance of wearing mouthguards during sport competition as Delta Dental is a leading advocate for Youth Sports Safety Month during April. Acosta praised Belmont coaches, such as Casey Alexander and B...
Steve Layman visits with Belmont women's basketball head coach Bart Brooks. The pair reflect upon Belmont's historic run to the WBIT championship game, its unforgettable comeback victory over Northern Arizona, memories of competing in Hinkle Fieldhouse, and representing Belmont on a national stage on ESPN. Brooks shares his general coaching philosophies, and how this year's team - and senior class - holds a special plac...
Steve Layman visits with Boston Globe sports editor emeritus Joe Sullivan and Belmont associate athletic director and broadcast color analyst Greg Sage for a roundtable discussion of Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball. The three provide an overview of the conference regularseason, including insider perspective on how the Belmont Bruins have navigated the season and blended newcomers and returning players to earn a 15th...
Steve Layman sits down with Belmont Baseball head coach Dave Jarvis for a wide-ranging conversation. The pair preview the upcoming Bruin baseball season, Jarvis' optimism on pitching and leadership, and the benefits of playing in a proven, nationally-regarded conference like the Missouri Valley Conference. They delve into enhancements to E.S. Rose Park - including an indoor training facility and new scoreboard - and the ability...
Steve Layman sits down with Bruin Club Executive Director Russell Grimm for a holiday-themed edition of the podcast. The pair open with reflections from Belmont's victory at Richmond, which served as this year's athletic donor trip. A record-number of Belmont supporters attended, and Grimm shared his perspective in executing the trip from conception to reality. Grimm also sheds light about how previous professional experiences at M...
Steve Layman sits down with CBS Sports & ESPN game analyst/reporter Kelly Burke for a compelling conversation on the state of college athletics and the rise of NCAA women's basketball. Burke shares her personal journey from a student-athlete at Arizona State University, to local news, and ultimately, network game coverage. The pair share insights on Belmont and the Missouri Valley Conference in a rapidly changing landscape, a s...
Steve Layman sits down with Belmont Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Corley for an engaging conversation on the eve of college basketball season. The pair discuss the state of college athletics, how the preliminary approval of the House case impacts all NCAA Division I institutions, including Belmont, and other front-of-mind issues including revenue sharing, conference affiliation and the shift to roster limits from schol...
Steve Layman visits with Belmont men's basketball legend Grayson Murphy for an update on his professional playing career and reflections on his journey at Belmont. The pair discuss his experiences as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Summer League team, including playing with Bronny James and Dalton Knecht. Murphy shares about his path to Belmont, how playing for Coach Byrd and Coach Alexander prepared him for profess...
Steve Layman sits down with Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Jeff Jackson for a lively and revealing conversation about the state of college athletics. The pair discuss present opportunities and challenges in the current landscape, including the House case, the proposed revenue-sharing model, NIL, transfer portal, and conference realignment. Jackson shares how the Missouri Valley Conference's history, tradition and track...
Steve Layman visits with Belmont Softball standout pitcher Maya Johnson, for a revealing conversation about her unique journey to Nashville. The pair discuss Johnson's childhood in her native Ohio, an early love of kickboxing, her competitive nature, how and when she turned to softball, and ultimately developed into one of the most accomplished pitchers in college softball. Johnson also shared personal stories of her own health...
Steve Layman chats with Indiana Pacers/Indiana Fever beat writer Scott Agness for a compelling conversation about a variety of topics impacting basketball. The pair discuss Belmont legend Ben Sheppard and his rise in the NBA. How Sheppard expressed his Pacer teammates, coaches and front office with his optimism, work ethic and team-first approach. And how the wing earned a major role in the Pacers' NBA playoff run. Agness also ...
Steve Layman sits down with Belmont University President Dr. Greg Jones for an engaging, and wide-ranging conversation. The pair discuss Belmont legend Ben Sheppard and his rise in the NBA, embracing exciting partnerships and initiatives on campus, and staying rooted in Belmont's 'North Star' of Jesus Christ. Jones delves into his love of sport, his admiration for Belmont student-athletes and coaches and his relationshi...
Steve Layman visits with Montana State assistant director of media and Belmont MSA alumnus Noah Syverson. The two discuss Syverson's upbringing as the son of a coach, his connections to Nashville, Georgia and Montana, and his personal journey from Berry College to Belmont and beyond. Syverson also shares about his enriching educational and professional experiences in the Belmont MSA program, the unique circumstances that led hi...
Steve Layman visits with Boston Globe sports editor emeritus and NashvilleHoops.blog creator Joe Sullivan for an in-depth conversation on Championship Week and the state of college basketball. The pair discuss Belmont men's basketball, preview the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and share their thoughts on MVC all-conference awards with both serving on the voting panel. Sullivan also speaks to proposed NCAA Tournament exp...
Steve Layman visits with Big Ten Network and Fox Sports play-by-play broadcaster Connor Onion for a revealing conversation about his rapid ascension to calling national games and how experiences at Ball State shaped him. The pair discuss Missouri Valley Conference adding Belmont University as a member institution, Onion's thoughts on Belmont's current and future prospects and memories of calling Belmont Ohio Valley Conferen...
Steve Layman visits with CBS Sports anchor/reporter/host Emily Proud ('16) for an open conversation about her career ascension, experience as a student-athlete at Belmont, and future goals. The pair discuss Proud's time playing soccer at Belmont - and playing with her older sister, Katie - lessons learned from Belmont's acclaimed journalism and media studies' programs, and what her professional life looks like now. ...
Steve Layman visits with Belmont men's basketball head coach Casey Alexander for a revealing conversation about his life, career journey and expectations for Belmont Basketball - now and in the future. The pair discuss Alexander's upbringing playing multiple sports, lessons learned as a player and assistant coach for hall of famer Rick Byrd, and trusting his personal voice and leadership style in directing the Bruin program...
Steve Layman visits with Utah Jazz Assistant Coach and former Belmont All-American Evan Bradds. The pair discuss Bradds' rise in the coaching ranks and experience serving as head coach of the Jazz during NBA Summer League. Bradds reflects on his playing career at Belmont, favorite games and memories, breaking into coaching through Rick Byrd and Brad Stevens, and lessons learned as a member of the Celtics' coaching staff. Th...
Steve Layman visits with former Voice of the Bruins Kevin Ingram. The pair discuss Ingram's nearly two-decade run at the mic of Belmont men's basketball, including reflections of the early days in Bridgestone Arena, Municipal Auditorium and Aquinas Gym while the Curb Event Center was being built, thoughts on hall of fame coach Rick Byrd, funny stories on current head coach Casey Alexander and Belmont's magical 2019 NCAA...
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